Research Development Manager (NRC)

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has partnered with the University of Nottingham and Loughborough University to collaborate on the creation of a National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) https://www.nationalrehabilitationcentre.nhs.uk/.  The NRC will be a national centre of excellence in rehabilitation, fully integrating clinical activities with education and training, and research and innovation.

We are looking to appoint a Research Business Development Manager to contribute to successful implementation of the research strategy for the National Rehabilitation Centre.  You will support the growth of interdisciplinary activities across the University providing support to deliver large scale external income.  You will ensure focus of the NRC research themes, develop partnerships, and maximize the ambition of grant proposals. You will support the identification and development of a range of UK and international opportunities for external funding, working in partnership with project stakeholders and with industry and public sector agencies where appropriate.  You will represent the University at relevant NRC governance committees and be responsible for monitoring and reporting NRC related research and activity against project deliverables.   

Along with recent experience of working in a similar role you will have a track record of developing research proposals for different funders and schemes with proven ability to motivate, negotiate and influence both individuals and teams.  You will possess a high degree of initiative, responsibility, and self-motivation with the ability to clearly define priorities and work effectively under pressure. You need to be educated to degree level or equivalent and have experience of partnership and consortium development and management. 

You will be supported by the NRC project team and join a well-established and welcoming Faculty Research and Knowledge Exchange team. Whilst you will have a workstation in the Medical School Building, agile working is supported and encouraged.

This position is offered on a permanent contract  Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to freya.shephard@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Applicants for this post will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by UK Visas & Immigration.  Please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for more information.

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